Husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 12th 2021 in his 99th year of life.
George is survived by his wife of 69 years, Aiko (nee Nakamoto); his children, Bob, Wendy (Al) and Randy (Karen); his 8 grandchildren Tianna, Tyler, Nathan (2007), Leah, Rob, Jordan, Josh and Joey; and his 12 great-grandchildren.
Born in Coghlan British Columbia, George moved to Ontario to attend the University of Toronto to receive his Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering. His long-standing career as a Professional Electrical Engineer at Canadian General Electric brought him to Guelph where he and Aiko raised their three children. Besides his family, his loves included playing golf at his club Vic East (where holes-in-one cost him a few rounds at the clubhouse), curling, and watching the Toronto Blue Jays or Maple Leafs.
Having been often described as a gentleman, he will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and integrity. He will be missed.
On behalf of George’s family and loved ones, thank you to Barnswallow Place Care Community and especially the staff on Pheasant Run for their exceptional care.
George’s wishes were for cremation and a private funeral. A celebration of life is to follow in the summer of 2022. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, (519-824-0031). We invite you to leave your memories and donations
online at: www.gilchristchapel.com and they will be forwarded to the family.